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SenesTech Announces Development and Distribution Agreement for ContraPest® in South Africa

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

PHOENIX, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES, "SenesTech" or the "Company"), ( www.senestech.com ) the rodent fertility control experts and inventors of the only EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats, announced entry into a Development and Distribution Agreement with Pathogens and Environmental Solutions (PES) of South Africa for the commercialization of ContraPest® into South Africa.

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  • PHOENIX, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES, "SenesTech" or the "Company"), ( www.senestech.com ) the rodent fertility control experts and inventors of the only EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats, announced entry into a Development and Distribution Agreement with Pathogens and Environmental Solutions (PES) of South Africa for the commercialization of ContraPest® into South Africa.
  • Under the agreement, PES will be responsible for seeking regulatory registration, and all marketing and sales of ContraPest into South Africa.
  • "South Africa is a leading sub-Saharan economy with an active pest control industry focused on the agricultural and public health applications of pest control.
  • "Once regulatory approval is achieved, we look forward to offering our customers this unique rodent control alternative, complementing our current rodent control offering in South Africa and our other African partners."

FMC Corporation one of the most responsible companies in the U.S. according to Newsweek

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Monday, December 12, 2022

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) was recently recognized for its excellence in ESG, ranking among the top U.S. companies on Newsweek's 2023 Most Responsible Companies list.

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  • FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) was recently recognized for its excellence in ESG, ranking among the top U.S. companies on Newsweek's 2023 Most Responsible Companies list.
  • "Over the last decade, FMC has set and achieved increasingly ambitious goals related to environmental sustainability, food security and social engagement," said Karen Totland, FMC vice president and chief sustainability officer.
  • "Sustainability has always been a core value at FMC, and we're very proud to see our efforts recognized as we continue to build upon our mission."
  • FMC continues to invest significantly in the development of cutting-edge, sustainable crop protection solutions.

FMC Corporation announces partnership with NSPCA of South Africa

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Monday, February 28, 2022

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), an agricultural sciences company, recently announced a three-year partnership with the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA).

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  • FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), an agricultural sciences company, recently announced a three-year partnership with the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA).
  • FMC will contribute $300,000 over the course of the partnership to support the NSPCA's programs focused on wildlife conservation, animal welfare and education.
  • The NSPCA, the largest animal welfare organization in the southern hemisphere, operates across South Africa and has been ensuring the protection of animals there since 1955.
  • Our new partnership with the NSPCA demonstrates FMC's willingness to embrace that responsibility by supporting their stewardship and education programs in South Africa."

Virginia Green Embraces Green Space

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Monday, June 28, 2021

RICHMOND, Va., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Green is partnered with WTVR Channel 6 News, 'Virginia This Morning' to 'Embrace Green Space' throughout Richmond and its surrounding cities.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Green is partnered with WTVR Channel 6 News, 'Virginia This Morning' to 'Embrace Green Space' throughout Richmond and its surrounding cities.
  • Virginia Green also partners with SPCAs and local animal shelters across Virginia for their yearly 'Buster's Buddies' campaign.
  • Virginia Green will continue to support local community efforts such as the SPCA, Humane Society and other animal groups," said Gil Grattan, President of Virginia Green.
  • Continuation of support of our community through green spaces and supporting local animal shelters is a high priority for Virginia Green.

SPCA International condemns the decapitation and murder of cats in Montreal's West Island, Quebec, Canada

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

We urge local law enforcement to act swiftly and comprehensively to bring those involved to justice and to protect other cats in the area.

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  • We urge local law enforcement to act swiftly and comprehensively to bring those involved to justice and to protect other cats in the area.
  • We also urge any members of the public to come forward to the Montreal police (SPVM) with any relevant information related to these acts.
  • SPCA International is a global animal welfare organization with a mission that is simple, but vast: to advance the safety and well-being of animals.
  • Through outreach, rescue and education programs, SPCA International spearheads lifesaving initiatives and assists grassroots animal activists worldwide.

Retail Council of Canada backtracks on animal welfare commitments

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

TORONTO, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - In a surprising blow to Canadian consumers, the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is abandoning commitments to farm animal welfare.

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  • TORONTO, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - In a surprising blow to Canadian consumers, the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is abandoning commitments to farm animal welfare.
  • RCC stated that it will "pursue and make commitments solely through NFACC (the National Farm Animal Care Council)", which develops Codes of Practice related to the welfare of farmed animals.
  • Humane Canada, the national voice for animal welfare and the federation of humane societies and SPCAs, has been sitting at NFACC's multi-stakeholder table for decades and sees this as a significant loss to farmed animal welfare in Canada.
  • World Animal Protection's research into Canadian laws and benchmarking of corporates shows that Canada's animal welfare practices lag far behind global standards.

Millbank Fur Farm Pleads Guilty Following Last Chance for Animals' Animal Cruelty Complaint

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Millbank was charged by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals following a 2018 animal cruelty complaint filed by Last Chance for Animals (LCA), an international non-profit organization based out of Los Angeles, California.

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  • Millbank was charged by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals following a 2018 animal cruelty complaint filed by Last Chance for Animals (LCA), an international non-profit organization based out of Los Angeles, California.
  • Last Chance for Animals applauds the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) and Crown Attorney for pursuing justice against Millbank Fur Farm.
  • LCA has confirmed that Millbank Fur Farm has also made a number of improvements at the farm that were confirmed by Provincial Animal Welfare Services.
  • The investigation revealed numerous incidents of animal suffering and neglect among the 40,000 minks at Millbank Fur Farm.

1-800-PetMeds® To Sponsor Richmond SPCA Dog Jog and 5K Run Raffle

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

This year, the Dog Jog and 5K Run has been reimagined with COVID-19 precautions in place so pet owners and their dogs can safely participate in the race and help raise funds for the Richmond SPCA.

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  • This year, the Dog Jog and 5K Run has been reimagined with COVID-19 precautions in place so pet owners and their dogs can safely participate in the race and help raise funds for the Richmond SPCA.
  • Registered participants can use the RaceJoy app to track their progress in the one-mile dog jog or 5K run while they run the official courses at Deep Run Park in Henrico County or anywhere they'd like to run.
  • This year, 1-800-PetMeds is sponsoring the Richmond SPCA Dog Jog & 5K Raffle.
  • Raffle tickets are available for purchase on the Richmond SPCA raffle entry page until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Lee Asher's Pet Adoption Story earns Sacramento SPCA $10K Grant and Chance to Win $25K More - Votes Needed by Dec 20th!

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

With nine rescue dogs in an RV, Lee wasn't looking for a new member for his pack.

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  • With nine rescue dogs in an RV, Lee wasn't looking for a new member for his pack.
  • Thousands of stories were submitted for the Petco Foundation Holiday Wishes grant and a total of 55 finalists and 50 honorable mentions were chosen.
  • The Sacramento SPCA is asking the community to vote for Lee & Tony's story for the People's Choice Award Competition!
  • Founded in 1892, the Sacramento SPCA has been providing homeless animals with individual comfort, shelter, and love for more than 127 years.

Urban Barn Blankets the Country in Support of SPCA and Humane Society Organizations Across Canada

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Friday, November 8, 2019

From November 14th to December 15th, Urban Barn will be donating $5 from the sale of vegan faux fur blanketsthrough Blanket the Country with all proceeds benefitting provincial animal welfare organizations and sheltersfrom coast-to-coast.

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  • From November 14th to December 15th, Urban Barn will be donating $5 from the sale of vegan faux fur blanketsthrough Blanket the Country with all proceeds benefitting provincial animal welfare organizations and sheltersfrom coast-to-coast.
  • With a mission of making Canadians feel right at home and extending this to rescue animals, this year's campaign will support BC SPCA, Alberta SPCA, Saskatchewan SPCA, Winnipeg Humane Society andOntario SPCA and Humane Society and their programs for animal protection and animal advocacy.
  • "The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides a variety of mission-based programs and services focused on preventing cruelty towards animals and making animal well-being a priority," says Daryl Vaillancourt, Chief, Humane Programs & Community Outreach, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society.
  • Urban Barn will also be launching the Blanket the Country campaign in Quebec in support of the Montreal SPCA.